Description
Grilled Corn, Asparagus, and Spring Onion Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings. This salad features smoky grilled vegetables tossed together with zesty lemon juice, creating a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Whether served as a colorful side or a light main course, it’s sure to impress your guests and brighten up any meal. Enjoy this healthy, easy-to-make salad that captures the essence of sunny days!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 1 bunch asparagus (about 8–10 spears)
- 4 spring onions
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (400°F or 200°C).
- Husk the corn and trim tough ends from the asparagus; rinse under cold water.
- Toss corn, asparagus, and spring onions in a bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper until well-coated.
- Grill corn directly on the grates along with asparagus and spring onions for about 5-7 minutes per side until charred.
- Remove from grill and let cool slightly before cutting corn off the cob and chopping asparagus and spring onions into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine grilled ingredients with freshly squeezed lemon juice; toss gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg